The two candidates for the Select Board seat listened to teachers and paraprofessionals Wednesday night and shared their visions about the future of the public schools. The forum was hosted by the Lynnfield Teachers Association. “Given what I was hearing, especially last year, and what I’ve seen unfold over the past two years, only further cements the need for leadership, … [Read more...] about Select Board candidates speak about their platforms at a teachers’ association forum
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Residents and groups come together to organize Easter baskets for kids
It started with around 300 baskets in 2021. Then it got to around 900 last year. This year, Lynnfield residents and organizations put together 1,258 Easter baskets for La Colaborativa, a Chelsea-based social services organization that focuses on uplifting people through food and housing security and economic advancement. At La Colaborativa's Easter Spring Festival this … [Read more...] about Residents and groups come together to organize Easter baskets for kids
Survey shows that a significant amount of Lynnfield students are facing mental health problems
The 2023 Lynnfield Public Schools Youth Health Survey found that 49% of Lynnfield High School students and 25% of Lynnfield Middle School students are experiencing mental health problems. Rebecca Millock of John Snow Inc., the public-health consulting firm that conducted the survey in collaboration with A Healthy Lynnfield and the district’s nursing staff, presented its … [Read more...] about Survey shows that a significant amount of Lynnfield students are facing mental health problems
Residents voice outcry over proposal to cut two school staff positions
Members of the public voiced their opposition to a recent proposal by the School Committee to eliminate the nurse coordinator position at the central office, currently held by Toni-ann Rebelo, and the Lynnfield High School library media center specialist position, currently held by Janice Alpert, at a recent committee meeting. At two recent school district budget … [Read more...] about Residents voice outcry over proposal to cut two school staff positions